Pink trumpet tree

Tabebuia impetiginosa

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Description

The Pink trumpet tree grows into a medium size deciduous tree with an open branching habit and rounded canopy shape that grows 30-50 ft. tall, 30-40 ft. wide. Foliage is comprised of dark green palmately divided leaves that have 5 leaflets. Bright pink to magenta tubular flowers with yellow throats develop in large round clusters in late winter to early spring when there are no leaves. Limited numbers of long bean pods develop after the flowering cycle and last into summer.

Pink trumpet tree is native to Central and South America from Mexico to Argentina. In Southern California gardens it has proven to be well adapted inland climate zones with warm exposures, and where winter temperatures do not drop below 20-25°F. It is well suited for planting in courtyards and yard areas where it provides one of the most stunning flowering displays of any urban tree.

Water Needs

Pink trumpet trees that are grown in the Inland Empire can be sustained with normal winter rainfall and regular amounts of summer water. Deep watering is recommended from spring through fall in order to sustain the best flowering performance and help maintain good foliage character. It should be noted there are several winter months marked by an asterisk (*) when rains can provide sufficient moisture and irrigation is not needed. The high and low range of moisture indicates it can grow with varying amounts of water depending upon exposure conditions and size.

Maintenance

Plan on minor early structural pruning as needed to develop good long term form. Proper staking will be needed when young, but remove stakes as soon as the tree can support itself properly so it will continue to develop its own strength. Minor pruning in late fall to early winter as needed (D).